Delayed from original April premiere date
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-06-01/no-guns-life-tv-anime-2nd-half-premieres-in-july-after-covid-19-delay/.160120
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Sunday, May 31, 2020
Ascendance of a Bookworm Anime Adds 3 New Cast Members
Toshiyuki Morikawa, Yuichiro Umehara, Haruki Ishiya join cast as Ehrenfest knights
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-anime-adds-3-new-cast-members/.160119
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-anime-adds-3-new-cast-members/.160119
Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation Anime's 2nd Season Reveals More Cast, July 7 Premiere
Risae Matsuda, Satsumi Matsuda, Rumi Okubo, Ikuya Sawaki join cast
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/muhyo-and-roji-bureau-of-supernatural-investigation-anime-2nd-season-reveals-more-cast-july-7-premiere/.160053
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/muhyo-and-roji-bureau-of-supernatural-investigation-anime-2nd-season-reveals-more-cast-july-7-premiere/.160053
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ‒ Episode 9
Just how many times can we see yet another character fall hopelessly in love with Catarina Claes before the formula becomes stale?
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-9/.160114
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-9/.160114
Wave, Listen to Me! ‒ Episode 9
In “I Won't Believe You”, we finally get to meet the man that broke Minare's heart, which leaves us with an episode that is almost solely focused on the pair's tense reunion.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-listen-to-me/episode-9/.160106
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-listen-to-me/episode-9/.160106
Listeners ‒ Episode 9
“Freedom” is a classic low point for the main characters to build up the final climax, and works pretty well just for how earnest and desperate our scruffy hero is while trying to keep hell from breaking loose.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-9/.160084
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-9/.160084
Kakushigoto ‒ Episode 9
I'm going to have to side with Hime on this one: disco balls should become a Christmas decoration staple.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kakushigoto/episode-9/.160083
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kakushigoto/episode-9/.160083
Anime Voice Actor of Shin Provides Audio Description of Live-Action Kingdom Film
Kinyō Road Show will broadcast film with Masakazu Morita's narration on supplementary sound channel on May 29
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-31/anime-voice-actor-of-shin-provides-audio-description-of-live-action-kingdom-film/.160013
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-31/anime-voice-actor-of-shin-provides-audio-description-of-live-action-kingdom-film/.160013
Type-Moon Museum Reopens on June 5
Museum was closed from February 29 due to COVID-19
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-31/type-moon-museum-reopens-on-june-5/.160107
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-31/type-moon-museum-reopens-on-june-5/.160107
Charlotte Cracker Joins One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game as 2nd DLC Character
"Character Pack 1" DLC with Cracker, Smoothie launches this summer
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/charlotte-cracker-joins-one-piece-pirate-warriors-4-game-as-2nd-dlc-character/.160091
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/charlotte-cracker-joins-one-piece-pirate-warriors-4-game-as-2nd-dlc-character/.160091
Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Manga Has Announcement, Reaches Climax on June 8
Tadahiro Miura's manga launched in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2016
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/yuuna-and-the-haunted-hot-springs-manga-has-announcement-reaches-climax-on-june-8/.160089
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/yuuna-and-the-haunted-hot-springs-manga-has-announcement-reaches-climax-on-june-8/.160089
act-age Manga Gets Stage Play in 2022
Countrywide "remote auditions" to be held for protagonist
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/act-age-manga-gets-stage-play-in-2022/.160090
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/act-age-manga-gets-stage-play-in-2022/.160090
Roundup of News of Events, Places Affected by COVID-19 for May 15-31
Gamescom digital event takes place from August 27-30
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/roundup-of-of-events-places-affected-by-covid-19-for-may-15-31/.159609
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/roundup-of-of-events-places-affected-by-covid-19-for-may-15-31/.159609
Shout Factory, Eleven Arts Release Sound! Euphonium The Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day Film on BD/DVD on June 2
BD/DVD to include Japanese/English audio, English subtitles
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/shout-factory-eleven-arts-release-sound-euphonium-the-movie-our-promise-a-brand-new-day-film-on-bd-dvd-on-june-2/.160097
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-31/shout-factory-eleven-arts-release-sound-euphonium-the-movie-our-promise-a-brand-new-day-film-on-bd-dvd-on-june-2/.160097
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Pokémon Journeys TV Anime Resumes New Episodes on June 7 After COVID-19 Delay
Delayed since April, along with Pokémon: Twilight Wings, 23rd film
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/pokemon-journeys-tv-anime-resumes-new-episodes-on-june-7-after-covid-19-delay/.160108
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/pokemon-journeys-tv-anime-resumes-new-episodes-on-june-7-after-covid-19-delay/.160108
Interview: BEASTARS Director Shinichi Matsumi
In the last of our three-part BEASTARS features, director Shinichi Matsumi to discuss the techniques behind the anime's success.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-30/beastars-director-shinichi-matsumi/.159723
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-30/beastars-director-shinichi-matsumi/.159723
Death end re;Quest 2 Game's English Opening Video Reveals Summer Release
Horror-inspired RPG to have English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese subtitles
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/death-end-re-quest-2-game-english-opening-video-reveals-summer-release/.160094
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/death-end-re-quest-2-game-english-opening-video-reveals-summer-release/.160094
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 18-24
Detective Pikachu airs with 11.8% rating
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-18-24/.160059
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-18-24/.160059
Anime Limited to Also Offer B: The Beginning Anime on Blu-ray in U.S.
Demon Slayer, Evangelion TV, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, Planetes, K: Seven Stories licensed for UK BD
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/anime-limited-to-also-offer-b-the-beginning-anime-on-blu-ray-in-u.s/.160099
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/anime-limited-to-also-offer-b-the-beginning-anime-on-blu-ray-in-u.s/.160099
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 11-17
Okko's Inn anime airs with 1.6% rating
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-11-17/.160058
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-11-17/.160058
Kaiten Books Licenses UzaMaid: Our Maid is Way Too Annoying! Manga
Story centers on a young girl, her ex-army-sergeant maid
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/kaiten-books-licenses-uzamaid-our-maid-is-way-too-annoying-manga/.160092
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/kaiten-books-licenses-uzamaid-our-maid-is-way-too-annoying-manga/.160092
Muv-Luv Franchise Streams HQ Trailers for 'Muv-Luv Alternative in Animation' Project, 2 Smartphone Games
"Project Immortal," "Project Mikhail" smartphone games slated for 2021
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/muv-luv-franchise-streams-hq-trailers-for-muv-luv-alternative-in-animation-project-2-smartphone-games/.160095
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/muv-luv-franchise-streams-hq-trailers-for-muv-luv-alternative-in-animation-project-2-smartphone-games/.160095
Aniplex Inc. Hosts Aniplex Online Fest on July 4-5
Sally Amaki of 22/7 to emcee English event
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/aniplex-inc-hosts-aniplex-online-fest-on-july-4-5/.160054
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-30/aniplex-inc-hosts-aniplex-online-fest-on-july-4-5/.160054
Friday, May 29, 2020
Cloud Matsuri Virtual Convention Runs This Weekend
Full schedule announced, including appearances by Studio Orange founder Eiji Inomoto; Beastars director Shinichi Matsumi; Eunyoung Choi, CEO of Science SARU; staff of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!; Shuzo John Shiota, President of Polygon Pictures
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/cloud-matsuri-virtual-convention-runs-this-weekend/.160057
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/cloud-matsuri-virtual-convention-runs-this-weekend/.160057
Ghost in the Shell Manga Gets VR Noh Stage Play in August
700-year-old Kanze school, Blood-C creative team, leading VR researchers collaborate
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/ghost-in-the-shell-manga-gets-vr-noh-stage-play-in-august/.160086
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/ghost-in-the-shell-manga-gets-vr-noh-stage-play-in-august/.160086
ANNCast (Final) - Zac Bertschy Memorial
Our friend and collegue Zac Bertschy, the host of ANNCast, passed away last week. Over 30 of Zac's friends and colleagues contributed their thoughts and memories for this special final episode.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2020-05-29/.160079
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2020-05-29/.160079
'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Anime Season III Delayed to October or Later Due to COVID-19
Season would have premiered in July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-anime-season-iii-delayed-to-october-or-later-due-to-covid-19/.160085
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-anime-season-iii-delayed-to-october-or-later-due-to-covid-19/.160085
Outlaw Star ‒ Episode 1-2
My Twitter mutuals have made me very aware of their abiding love for somebody named Aisha Clan-Clan, but otherwise I'm totally in the dark about anyone's personalities.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/outlaw-star/episode-1-2/.160037
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/outlaw-star/episode-1-2/.160037
Paranoia Agent
What is the most important thing to remember about Paranoia Agent is that it is a mystery story where the answers to the mysteries are not as important as the questions they raise.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/paranoia-agent/.157814
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/paranoia-agent/.157814
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Anime Resumes on July 3 After COVID-19 Delay
Season 5 to resume with episode 3 after rerun of season 4 episodes
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-anime-resumes-on-july-3-after-covid-19-delay/.160075
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-anime-resumes-on-july-3-after-covid-19-delay/.160075
Nobuhiko Okamoto Goes on 1-Month Hiatus for Throat Surgery
Voice actor reveals ongoing throat discomfort, scarring
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/nobuhiko-okamoto-goes-on-1-month-hiatus-for-throat-surgery/.160073
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/nobuhiko-okamoto-goes-on-1-month-hiatus-for-throat-surgery/.160073
Shonen Jump's Print Run Dips Below 1.6 Million
Circulation reportedly fell to 1,572,833 from 1,602,083 in previous quarter
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/shonen-jump-print-run-dips-below-1.6-million/.160071
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/shonen-jump-print-run-dips-below-1.6-million/.160071
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 18-24
Animal Crossing: New Horizons stays at #1
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/japan-video-game-rankings-may-18-24/.160055
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/japan-video-game-rankings-may-18-24/.160055
'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate' Game Delayed to Summer in West
PQube, Rice Digital's release previously planned for spring
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-infinite-combate-game-delayed-to-summer-in-west/.160070
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-infinite-combate-game-delayed-to-summer-in-west/.160070
Taeko no Nichijo Anime Gets New Series in July
1-minute shorts continue office worker's story with returning cast
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/taeko-no-nichijo-anime-gets-new-series-in-july/.160069
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/taeko-no-nichijo-anime-gets-new-series-in-july/.160069
Magatsu Wahrheit Manga Ends in June
Tama Yūgyōji's spinoff manga for smartphone game launched in January
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/magatsu-wahrheit-manga-ends-in-june/.160044
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/magatsu-wahrheit-manga-ends-in-june/.160044
Live-Action Grand Blue Dreaming Film Rescheduled for August 7 After COVID-19 Delay
Announced by cast on film's original opening date, Friday
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/live-action-grand-blue-dreaming-film-rescheduled-for-august-7-after-covid-19-delay/.160066
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/live-action-grand-blue-dreaming-film-rescheduled-for-august-7-after-covid-19-delay/.160066
Freddie Mercury's 'The Great Pretender' Song Will Be Great Pretender Anime's Theme Song
1st TV anime to use late Queen singer's song as theme
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/freddie-mercury-the-great-pretender-song-will-be-great-pretender-anime-theme-song/.160065
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/freddie-mercury-the-great-pretender-song-will-be-great-pretender-anime-theme-song/.160065
Trigger's BNA: Brand New Animal Anime Gets Manga
Asano draws manga of original anime series
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/trigger-bna-brand-new-animal-anime-gets-manga/.160046
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/trigger-bna-brand-new-animal-anime-gets-manga/.160046
Mars Red Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members
Ayahi Takagaki, Makoto Furukawa, Fumiko Orikasa, Hiroshi Yanaka, Sachi Kokuryu join cast
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/mars-red-anime-reveals-5-more-cast-members/.160060
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/mars-red-anime-reveals-5-more-cast-members/.160060
Attack on Titan The Final Season Anime's Promo Video Reveals New Staff at MAPPA
Dorohedoro's Yuichiro Hayashi directs series
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-promo-video-reveals-new-staff-at-mappa/.160061
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-promo-video-reveals-new-staff-at-mappa/.160061
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Spike Chunsoft Reveals New Re:Zero Game For PS4, Switch, PC
Itsuwari no Ōsen Kōho centers on Royal Selection storyline, debuts this winter
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/spike-chunsoft-reveals-new-re-zero-game-for-ps4-switch-pc/.160047
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/spike-chunsoft-reveals-new-re-zero-game-for-ps4-switch-pc/.160047
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Manga Gets Prequel Manga
Zipman!!'s Yūsaku Shibata draws series about Avan
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-manga-gets-prequel-manga/.160036
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-manga-gets-prequel-manga/.160036
Fire Force 2nd Season Casts Makoto Furukawa
Furukawa plays Ogun Montgomery in new season premiering July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/fire-force-2nd-season-casts-makoto-furukawa/.160045
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/fire-force-2nd-season-casts-makoto-furukawa/.160045
A Whisker Away Anime Film's Video Reveals New Cast Members
Eri Kitamura, Shinichiro Miki, Rei Sakuma, Oolongta Yoshida, Fukushi Ochiai join cast of June 18 Netflix film
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/a-whisker-away-anime-film-video-reveals-new-cast-members/.160014
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/a-whisker-away-anime-film-video-reveals-new-cast-members/.160014
Assault Lily Bouquet Anime Delayed to October Due to COVID-19
Anime of Azone/acus action dolls originally slated for July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/assault-lily-bouquet-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.160040
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/assault-lily-bouquet-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.160040
Sonic the Hedgehog Film Gets Sequel
Jeff Fowler returns as director; Pat Casey, Josh Miller return as scriptwriters
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/sonic-the-hedgehog-film-gets-sequel/.160039
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/sonic-the-hedgehog-film-gets-sequel/.160039
Live-Action Kingdom Film Gets Sequel
Actors Kento Yamazaki, Ryō Yoshizawa, Kanna Hashimoto & director Shinsuke Satō reunite
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/live-action-kingdom-film-gets-sequel/.160038
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/live-action-kingdom-film-gets-sequel/.160038
Uta no Prince-sama, Symphogear Music to Feature in King Super Live Online 2020 Song Festival
Online-only event will be streamed via YouTube Premium on May 30
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-28/uta-no-prince-sama-symphogear-music-to-feature-in-king-super-live-online-2020-song-festival/.159961
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-28/uta-no-prince-sama-symphogear-music-to-feature-in-king-super-live-online-2020-song-festival/.159961
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Game Also Heads West on August 27
Game launches for PS4, Switch, iOS, Android on same day in Japan
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-game-also-heads-west-on-august-27/.160029
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-game-also-heads-west-on-august-27/.160029
Bungo & Alchemist Anime Delays Episode 8 to July 3
Due to "circumstances"; episodes 4-7 were previously delayed in May
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/bungo-and-alchemist-anime-delays-episode-8-to-july-3/.160027
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/bungo-and-alchemist-anime-delays-episode-8-to-july-3/.160027
Kaiten Books Licenses My Dad's the Queen of All VTubers?! Manga
Story centers on high schooler who finds his father is creator behind popular VTuber
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/kaiten-books-licenses-my-dad-the-queen-of-all-vtubers-manga/.160024
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/kaiten-books-licenses-my-dad-the-queen-of-all-vtubers-manga/.160024
Konosuba Dungeon RPG Gets Updated Version for PS4, Switch
Original game launched for PS4, PS Vita in Japan last June
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/konosuba-dungeon-rpg-gets-updated-version-for-ps4-switch/.160026
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/konosuba-dungeon-rpg-gets-updated-version-for-ps4-switch/.160026
RetroCrush Adds Astro Boy, Black Jack, More Tezuka Pro Anime Starting in June
Site also streams Dear Brother, Jungle Emperor Leo, Legend of Moby Dick, Ambassador Magma, more
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/retrocrush-adds-astro-boy-black-jack-more-tezuka-pro-anime-starting-in-june/.160021
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/retrocrush-adds-astro-boy-black-jack-more-tezuka-pro-anime-starting-in-june/.160021
Samurai Shodown Game Launches for PC on June 11
DLC character Iroha launched on May 13
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/samurai-shodown-game-launches-for-pc-on-june-11/.160020
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/samurai-shodown-game-launches-for-pc-on-june-11/.160020
Monster Strike The Movie: Lucifer Zetsubō no Yoake Rescheduled for November After COVID-19 Delay
Film would have opened in June; "preview screenings" of film's special edition to stream on June 13-14
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/monster-strike-the-movie-lucifer-zetsubo-no-yoake-rescheduled-for-november-after-covid-19-delay/.160023
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/monster-strike-the-movie-lucifer-zetsubo-no-yoake-rescheduled-for-november-after-covid-19-delay/.160023
Animelo Summer Live 2020 Concerts Delayed Due to COVID-19
Organizers aim to reschedule for August 27-29, 2021 in Saitama
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/animelo-summer-live-2020-concerts-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.160022
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/animelo-summer-live-2020-concerts-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.160022
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Game Releases in Japan on August 27
RPG to feature 4-player cross-platform play
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-game-releases-in-japan-on-august-27/.160010
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-game-releases-in-japan-on-august-27/.160010
The Honor Student at Magic High School Spinoff Manga Ends in June
Yu Mori's manga spinoff focusing on Miyuki launched in 2012
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school-spinoff-manga-ends-in-june/.159995
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school-spinoff-manga-ends-in-june/.159995
Gundam UC: Shishi no Kikan Manga Ends
Manga's compiled volume ships on July 27
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/gundam-uc-shishi-no-kikan-manga-ends/.159986
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/gundam-uc-shishi-no-kikan-manga-ends/.159986
Tencent Subsidiary Becomes Game Developer, Publisher Marvelous' Primary Shareholder
Hayao Nakayama, son Haruki Nakayama, family companies still own more than 33% of shares
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/tencent-subsidiary-becomes-game-developer-publisher-marvelous-primary-shareholder/.159984
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/tencent-subsidiary-becomes-game-developer-publisher-marvelous-primary-shareholder/.159984
Sankei Sports: Kamen Rider Zero-One Show Aims to Restart Filming on June 1 With New Guidelines
Guidelines for social distancing while filming place restrictions on action, wire scenes
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/sankei-sports-kamen-rider-zero-one-show-aims-to-restart-filming-on-june-1-with-new-guidelines/.159953
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/sankei-sports-kamen-rider-zero-one-show-aims-to-restart-filming-on-june-1-with-new-guidelines/.159953
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Love Plus Every Smartphone Game Ends Service
Game launched last October after many delays
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/love-plus-every-smartphone-game-ends-service/.159983
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/love-plus-every-smartphone-game-ends-service/.159983
Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan by Series: 2020 (First Half)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sells 1.2 million, followed by Sword Art Online, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-light-novels-in-japan-by-series-2020/.159996
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-light-novels-in-japan-by-series-2020/.159996
Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 2020 (First Half)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba takes top 19 spots, followed by One Piece, Attack on Titan
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2020/.159994
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume-2020/.159994
Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Series: 2020 (First Half)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sells 45 million, followed by One Piece, Quintessential Quintuplets
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2020/.159991
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-28/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series-2020/.159991
'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' Season 2 & The Slime Diaries Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19
Season 2 now slated for January & July 2021, The Slime Diaries for April 2021
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2-and-the-slime-diaries-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159992
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2-and-the-slime-diaries-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159992
Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 33
I can't think of another anime antagonist quite like Akito. His petty cruelty feels like such an ordinary, everyday type of evil rather than the epic deeds of villainy most shows put on display.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-33/.159993
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-33/.159993
New Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Anime Reveals Staff
Dragon Ball Super episode director Kazuya Karasawa helms Toei Animation show
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/new-dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-anime-reveals-staff/.159988
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/new-dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-anime-reveals-staff/.159988
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Anime Cast Rena Maeda, Yuiko Tatsumi
Maeda, Tatsum play Cream Anmitsu manager, Ino's classmate in July anime
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/dropout-idol-fruit-tart-anime-cast-rena-maeda-yuiko-tatsumi/.159982
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/dropout-idol-fruit-tart-anime-cast-rena-maeda-yuiko-tatsumi/.159982
9-Year Old Boy Nails the Drums for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba OP
A Twitter user claiming to post videos of their nine-year-old nephew posted a video on Tuesday showing a boy playing the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-27/9-year-old-boy-nails-the-drums-for-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-op/.159967
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-27/9-year-old-boy-nails-the-drums-for-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-op/.159967
Fate/Zero ‒ Episodes 1-2
The major complaint that has always been voiced about this episode is that it spends so much time establishing its particulars that it is basically one big, ponderous info dump, and that critique is at least partly fair.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate-zero/episodes-1-2/.159954
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate-zero/episodes-1-2/.159954
Tsugumomo BR
I can now say that that the series isn't a major stand-out but is more deserving of attention than it got at the time it debuted.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsugumomo/essentials-br/digital/.157942
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsugumomo/essentials-br/digital/.157942
Murciélago Byproduct Araña Spinoff Manga Ends With 5th Volume
Kana Yoshimura's spinoff manga about Reiko Kuchiba launched in January 2018
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/murcielago-byproduct-arana-spinoff-manga-ends-with-5th-volume/.159964
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/murcielago-byproduct-arana-spinoff-manga-ends-with-5th-volume/.159964
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Anime Dominates Anime Trending's Couple Polls
The My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! anime has been dominating the Anime Trending community's weekly favorite couple polls this season....
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-27/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-anime-dominates-anime-trending-couple-polls/.159960
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-27/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-anime-dominates-anime-trending-couple-polls/.159960
Anime Expo Lite Streaming Event to Host Yoshitaka Amano
Physical convention previously planned to host world premiere of Amano's Gibiate
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/anime-expo-lite-streaming-event-to-host-yoshitaka-amano/.159980
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/anime-expo-lite-streaming-event-to-host-yoshitaka-amano/.159980
Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Sequel Manga Ends in June
2nd manga based on Konosuba spinoffs centering on Megumin launched in 2018
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world-sequel-manga-ends-in-june/.159963
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/konosuba-an-explosion-on-this-wonderful-world-sequel-manga-ends-in-june/.159963
The God of High School Anime's Character Trailer Streamed
Anime premieres on TV in Japan, streaming on Crunchyroll in July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/the-god-of-high-school-anime-character-trailer-streamed/.159979
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/the-god-of-high-school-anime-character-trailer-streamed/.159979
How Similar is Beastars to Zootopia, Really?
The comparisons were inescapable but how much do Disney's talking animals and Paru Itagaki's brooding teen beasts have in common?
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-05-27/how-similar-is-beastars-to-zootopia-really/.159668
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-05-27/how-similar-is-beastars-to-zootopia-really/.159668
Weekly Shonen Sunday Magazine to Combine 4 Issues Into 2 Due to COVID-19
27th/28th issue to ship on June 3, 31st/32nd issue to ship on July 1
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/weekly-shonen-sunday-magazine-to-combine-4-issues-into-2-due-to-covid-19/.159952
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/weekly-shonen-sunday-magazine-to-combine-4-issues-into-2-due-to-covid-19/.159952
The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Gets Smartphone Puzzle Game
iOS/Android game launches with original story in 2020
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-gets-smartphone-puzzle-game/.159977
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-gets-smartphone-puzzle-game/.159977
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Gets Smartphone, Arcade, Console Games
Tamashii no Kizuna, Infinity Strash RPGs slated for 2021; Xross Blade arcade game for fall 2020
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-gets-smartphone-arcade-console-games/.159974
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-gets-smartphone-arcade-console-games/.159974
New Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken Anime Unveils Cast
Atsumi Tanezaki, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Mikako Komatsu, Saori Hayami, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuki Kaji star
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/new-dragon-quest-dai-no-daiboken-anime-unveils-cast/.159972
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/new-dragon-quest-dai-no-daiboken-anime-unveils-cast/.159972
Ga-Rei's Hajime Segawa Launches New Battle Action Manga in June
Shikabane Gatana manga about boy trying to find sister in Tokyo infested by zombie-like monsters
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/ga-rei-hajime-segawa-launches-new-battle-action-manga-in-june/.159950
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/ga-rei-hajime-segawa-launches-new-battle-action-manga-in-june/.159950
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle TV Anime Casts Hiro Shimono, Rikiya Koyama
Anime based on Kagiji Kumanomata's manga premieres this year
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/sleepy-princess-in-the-demon-castle-tv-anime-casts-hiro-shimono-rikiya-koyama/.159957
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/sleepy-princess-in-the-demon-castle-tv-anime-casts-hiro-shimono-rikiya-koyama/.159957
'She professed herself pupil of the wise man.' MMO Isekai Novels Get TV Anime
Hirotsugu Ryusen's novels about boy who awakens to fantasy MMO world as cute sage girl
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/she-professed-herself-pupil-of-the-wise-man-mmo-isekai-novels-get-tv-anime/.159955
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-27/she-professed-herself-pupil-of-the-wise-man-mmo-isekai-novels-get-tv-anime/.159955
Saga of Tanya the Evil Anime Gets Its 1st Smartphone Game
Game will follow anime's story but will have all-new events
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-anime-gets-its-1st-smartphone-game/.159948
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-anime-gets-its-1st-smartphone-game/.159948
Jintai no Survival!, Ganbareiwa!! Robocon Films' Teaser Posted
Films open in double feature on July 31 with MX4D screenings
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/jintai-no-survival-ganbareiwa-robocon-films-teaser-posted/.159949
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/jintai-no-survival-ganbareiwa-robocon-films-teaser-posted/.159949
Gleipnir ‒ Episode 8
Thickening the plot is all well and good, but if you've been keeping up with these reviews, you know I'm here first and foremost for the juicy, messy, nasty relationship developments.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gleipnir/episode-8/.159937
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gleipnir/episode-8/.159937
Kagawa Bar Association Objects to Prefecture's Ordinance Restricting Video Game Playing Time
Ordinance mark first local government ordinance in Japan aimed at combating video game addiction
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/kagawa-bar-association-objects-to-prefecture-ordinance-restricting-video-game-playing-time/.159921
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/kagawa-bar-association-objects-to-prefecture-ordinance-restricting-video-game-playing-time/.159921
Princess Connect! Re:Dive ‒ Episode 8
In the face of the girls' pure innocence, our four heroes are basically guilt-tripped into taking the quest—lest they shatter the girls' positive illusion of the adventurers' life.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-connect-re-dive/episode-8/.159923
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-connect-re-dive/episode-8/.159923
This Week in Anime - Thanks for the Memories
Nick and Micchy plug in to RetroCrush to check out of the service's streaming gems: Katsuhiro Otomo's Memories, a trifecta of short films adapted from the Akira creator's story collection. Time to fly to the far reaches of space and back to cogs of the all-too-familiar warmachine.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-05-26/.159936
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-05-26/.159936
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 24-30
The Rising of the Shield Hero, Poco's Udon World anime; Wave Listen to Me!, The New Gate manga ship
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/north-american-anime-manga-releases-may-24-30/.159934
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/north-american-anime-manga-releases-may-24-30/.159934
Small Worlds Tokyo Theme Park Unveils Preview of Sailor Moon Area
Theme park of scale miniature figures opens on June 11
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/small-worlds-tokyo-theme-park-unveils-preview-of-sailor-moon-area/.159922
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/small-worlds-tokyo-theme-park-unveils-preview-of-sailor-moon-area/.159922
NEWS Band Member Yuya Tegoshi to Retire From Entertainment
Johnny's confirms performer attended party during state of emergency in April
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/band-member-yuya-tegoshi-to-retire-from-entertainment/.159924
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/band-member-yuya-tegoshi-to-retire-from-entertainment/.159924
Takao Yaguchi, Katsumi Tatsuzawa End Versus Gyoshin-san! Manga
Spinoff of Tsurikichi Sampei fishing series launched in 2018
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/takao-yaguchi-katsumi-tatsuzawa-end-versus-gyoshin-san-manga/.159918
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/takao-yaguchi-katsumi-tatsuzawa-end-versus-gyoshin-san-manga/.159918
Your Classic Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule
With much of the Spring 2020 anime season awash due to the effects of COVID-19, we're setting our sights on some old favorites. Last week Anime News Network...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2020-05-26/your-classic-daily-streaming-reviews-schedule/.159935
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2020-05-26/your-classic-daily-streaming-reviews-schedule/.159935
One Piece Cosplayers Around the World Make #passthevivrecard Tribute Video
Over 200 cosplayers including Anri Okita participate in relay cosplay challenge
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/one-piece-cosplayers-around-the-world-make-passthevivrecard-tribute-video/.159925
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-26/one-piece-cosplayers-around-the-world-make-passthevivrecard-tribute-video/.159925
Weathering With You Film Ships on BD/DVD in N. America on September 15
Film debuts digitally on August 4; limited edition ships in November
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/weathering-with-you-film-ships-on-bd-dvd-in-n-america-on-september-15/.159933
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/weathering-with-you-film-ships-on-bd-dvd-in-n-america-on-september-15/.159933
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Game's Trailer Reveals August Release
PS4/Switch/PC game debuts in Japan on August 27, in West on August 28
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions-game-trailer-reveals-august-release/.159932
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions-game-trailer-reveals-august-release/.159932
Woodpecker Detective's Office ‒ Episode 7
I can't deny that my heart sunk when Ishikawa walked into the café, coughing, and announced that he wasn't feeling well.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/woodpecker-detective-office/episode-7/.159913
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/woodpecker-detective-office/episode-7/.159913
Yuki Yuna Is a Hero Smartphone Game Gets Short Anime
Super-deformed anime centers on Hero Club's udon
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-smartphone-game-gets-short-anime/.159931
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-smartphone-game-gets-short-anime/.159931
Kyou Kara Ore Wa!!'s Hiroyuki Nishimori Launches New Manga in June
Kanakana begins with encounter between lonely girl, former delinquent
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/kyou-kara-ore-wa-s-hiroyuki-nishimori-launches-new-manga-in-june/.159917
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/kyou-kara-ore-wa-s-hiroyuki-nishimori-launches-new-manga-in-june/.159917
Uramichi Oniisan TV Anime Casts Ryohei Kimura, Kenichi Suzumura, Kensho Ono
Studio Blanc. anime about kids' show host premieres in 2020
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/uramichi-oniisan-tv-anime-casts-ryohei-kimura-kenichi-suzumura-kensho-ono/.159929
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/uramichi-oniisan-tv-anime-casts-ryohei-kimura-kenichi-suzumura-kensho-ono/.159929
EX-ARM Anime Reveals Main Visual
Original manga author Shinya Komi draws visual for July series
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-25/ex-arm-anime-reveals-main-visual/.159902
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-25/ex-arm-anime-reveals-main-visual/.159902
Monday, May 25, 2020
Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Enters Last Arc in June
Akira Himekawa launched game-based manga in 2016
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/zelda-twilight-princess-manga-enters-last-arc-in-june/.159916
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/zelda-twilight-princess-manga-enters-last-arc-in-june/.159916
New Seven Deadly Sins TV Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19
Nanatsu no Taizai: Fundo no Shinpan originally slated for October
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/new-seven-deadly-sins-tv-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159920
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/new-seven-deadly-sins-tv-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159920
Weathering With You, your name. Rank in 2nd Weekend Since Japanese Theaters Reopened
The only new film, Shinrei Kissa Extra no Himitsu: The Real Exorcist, ranks #1 for 2nd straight weekend
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/weathering-with-you-your-name-rank-in-2nd-weekend-since-japanese-theaters-reopened/.159914
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/weathering-with-you-your-name-rank-in-2nd-weekend-since-japanese-theaters-reopened/.159914
MIFA Music/Soccer Organization's Mifanda Mascot Gets TV Anime in July
Kensho Ono, Taichi Ichikawa star in anime for project led by UKASUKA-G music duo
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/mifa-music-soccer-organization-mifanda-mascot-gets-tv-anime-in-july/.159919
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-26/mifa-music-soccer-organization-mifanda-mascot-gets-tv-anime-in-july/.159919
Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
Following last week's humor-light installment, episode 7 delivers one of this season's funniest episodes yet.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2/episode-7/.159856
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2/episode-7/.159856
Ascendance of a Bookworm ‒ Episode 22
The bigger focus is on Myne trying to work out the best way to carry out her picture book idea, and she investigates numerous aspects of that over the course of the episode.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ascendance-of-a-bookworm/episode-22/.159858
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ascendance-of-a-bookworm/episode-22/.159858
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ‒ Episode 8
The whole scenario is just an excuse to see some of the harem members enact their comedically unbidden desires upon Catarina.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-8/.159873
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-8/.159873
Listeners ‒ Episode 8
One of the more understated issues with Listeners' episodic storytelling is that, despite spending half a dozen episodes following them, Echo and Mu have remained pretty underdeveloped.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-8/.159834
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-8/.159834
Drifting Dragons
Take the technical aspects of Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick, apply them to the anime series Last Exile, and mix in a generous dose of your favorite anime foodie show and you have something akin to Drifting Dragons.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/drifting-dragons/episodes-1-12/.159860
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/drifting-dragons/episodes-1-12/.159860
Adorable Cosmetics Brand Anime Ad Will Make Your Heart Melt
Maaya Uchida sings vocals for 60-second ad about woman who meets HABA Laboratories mascot
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-25/adorable-cosmetics-brand-anime-ad-will-make-your-heart-melt/.159872
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-25/adorable-cosmetics-brand-anime-ad-will-make-your-heart-melt/.159872
Kakushigoto ‒ Episode 8
Commentary on Kakushi's work life becomes a lens through which Kumeta explores much bigger ideas. Between the jokes about art block and first impressions, Kakushigoto turns an introspective eye towards the disconnect between our idealized lives and the decidedly unideal ones we inevitably end up living.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kakushigoto/episode-8/.159850
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kakushigoto/episode-8/.159850
Interview: BEASTARS CG Chief Director and Orange President Eiji Inomoto
Kim Morrissy sits down with renown CG animation creator and Orange studio founder Eiji Inomoto to learn more about Inomoto's animation philosophy and what in particular makes his studio special.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-25/beastars-cg-chief-director-and-orange-president-eiji-inomoto/.159722
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-25/beastars-cg-chief-director-and-orange-president-eiji-inomoto/.159722
EX-ARM Anime Reveals Main Visual
Original manga author Shinya Komi draws visual for July series
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/ex-arm-anime-reveals-main-visual/.159902
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/ex-arm-anime-reveals-main-visual/.159902
Japan Outlines When Concerts, Events May Resume After COVID-19 State of Emergency
Up to 1,000 people starting June 19, up to 5,000 starting July 10, with conditions
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/japan-outlines-when-concerts-events-may-resume-after-covid-19-state-of-emergency/.159910
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/japan-outlines-when-concerts-events-may-resume-after-covid-19-state-of-emergency/.159910
Megami-ryō no Ryōbo-kun Manga's Anime Adaptation Confirmed
Story centers on boy who becomes "dorm mother" to women's university students
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/megami-ryo-no-ryobo-kun-manga-anime-adaptation-confirmed/.159912
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/megami-ryo-no-ryobo-kun-manga-anime-adaptation-confirmed/.159912
Author: Dream Eater Merry Manga Has 'Small Amount Remaining'
Volume 23 of the manga releases on June 12
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/author-dream-eater-merry-manga-has-small-amount-remaining/.159868
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/author-dream-eater-merry-manga-has-small-amount-remaining/.159868
Riichi Ueshiba's Ōkumo-chan Flashback Manga Ends in June
Manga by Mysterious Girlfriend X author launched in May 2017
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/riichi-ueshiba-okumo-chan-flashback-manga-ends-in-june/.159867
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/riichi-ueshiba-okumo-chan-flashback-manga-ends-in-june/.159867
Viz Media, Manga Plus Publish 1-Shot Manga by Food Wars Duo in English
1-shot manga available free on Viz Media, Manga Plus
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/viz-media-manga-plus-publish-1-shot-manga-by-food-wars-duo-in-english/.159893
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/viz-media-manga-plus-publish-1-shot-manga-by-food-wars-duo-in-english/.159893
Deathbound Duke's Daughter Novels Get Manga in June
Iso Suzuki draws isekai manga about girl reincarnating as otome game villainess destined to die
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/deathbound-duke-daughter-novels-get-manga-in-june/.159880
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/deathbound-duke-daughter-novels-get-manga-in-june/.159880
Gengoroh Tagame's Bokura no Shikisai Manga Ends
Manga by My Brother's Husband author launched in 2018
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/gengoroh-tagame-bokura-no-shikisai-manga-ends/.159879
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/gengoroh-tagame-bokura-no-shikisai-manga-ends/.159879
Japan Lifts COVID-19 State of Emergency Nationwide
Declaration lifted in remaining 5 prefectures 6 days early, but some rules continue
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/japan-lifts-covid-19-state-of-emergency-nationwide/.159875
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/japan-lifts-covid-19-state-of-emergency-nationwide/.159875
Production I.G Appoints Studio Wit's George Wada as Executive Vice President
Tetsuya Nishio, Takayuki Goto also appointed as company directors
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/production-i.g-appoints-studio-wit-george-wada-as-executive-vice-president/.159877
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/production-i.g-appoints-studio-wit-george-wada-as-executive-vice-president/.159877
Kurayukaba Anime Project Reveals Art, Story for Novella by Durarara!!'s Ryohgo Narita
Novella centers on girl who gets involved in conspiracy in complex capital city
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/kurayukaba-anime-project-reveals-art-story-for-novella-by-durarara-s-ryohgo-narita/.159874
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/kurayukaba-anime-project-reveals-art-story-for-novella-by-durarara-s-ryohgo-narita/.159874
Re:Zero Smartphone Game's Teaser Video Reveals Title, Summer Release
Game is titled Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu - Lost in Memories
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/re-zero-smartphone-game-teaser-video-reveals-title-summer-release/.159882
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/re-zero-smartphone-game-teaser-video-reveals-title-summer-release/.159882
Madhouse, Monster Strike Collaborate on Short Anime Film
"Zetsubō Funsai Shōjo ∞ Amida" short stars Megumi Han, with theme song by Kane yori Masaru
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/madhouse-monster-strike-collaborate-on-short-anime-film/.159888
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/madhouse-monster-strike-collaborate-on-short-anime-film/.159888
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Life-Size Moving Gundam Statue's Debut Delayed Due to COVID-19
Pre-viewings were scheduled for July before October unveiling, but statue is still slated to debut this year
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/life-size-moving-gundam-statue-debut-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159881
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-25/life-size-moving-gundam-statue-debut-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159881
Code Geass, Black Butler Creators' Skate-Leading Stars Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19
Original anime starring Yuma Uchida, Makoto Furukawa, Hiroshi Kamiya would have debuted in July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/code-geass-black-butler-creators-skate-leading-stars-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159876
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/code-geass-black-butler-creators-skate-leading-stars-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159876
Given Creator Draws Illustration to Support Live Music Venue
The Play House live music venue was the model for the venue shown in series
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/given-creator-draws-illustration-to-support-live-music-venue/.159685
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/given-creator-draws-illustration-to-support-live-music-venue/.159685
China's Pizza Hut Collaboration with Azur Lane May Be Coming to the Japanese Game
In China, the Azur Lane smartphone game recently launched a collaboration with Pizza Hut, featuring the characters drawn in unique outfits. The Japanese...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/china-pizza-hut-collaboration-with-azur-lane-may-be-coming-to-the-japanese-game/.159762
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/china-pizza-hut-collaboration-with-azur-lane-may-be-coming-to-the-japanese-game/.159762
Anime Sound Director Posts Images of Voice Recording Booth With Social Distancing
Anime sound director Masafumi Mima (My Hero Academia, Pokémon) posted several images of the inside of a recording booth after implementing social distancing...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/anime-sound-director-posts-images-of-voice-recording-booth-with-social-distancing/.159640
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-24/anime-sound-director-posts-images-of-voice-recording-booth-with-social-distancing/.159640
The List - 5 Best Anime Opening Songs of Spring 2020
The List is back this week for a brand-new music edition. If you're looking for excellent tracks to add to your “OMG BEST SONGS EVAR” anime playlist, you've come to the right place. What, that's not the name of your highly-curated Spotify list?
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-05-24/.159871
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-05-24/.159871
Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime's New Ad Unveils More Cast, July 10 Premiere
Yukari Nozawa, Masayuki Akasaka, Gakuto Kajiwara join romantic comedy
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-new-ad-unveils-more-cast-july-10-premiere/.159870
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-new-ad-unveils-more-cast-july-10-premiere/.159870
Collar x Malice Game's English Switch Release Previewed in Video
Otome mystery game releases on June 25
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/collar-x-malice-game-english-switch-release-previewed-in-video/.159847
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/collar-x-malice-game-english-switch-release-previewed-in-video/.159847
Key, P.A. Works' The Day I Became a God TV Anime Reunites Charlotte Lead Voice Actress, Director
Jun Maeda, Aniplex's latest brings together voice actress Ayane Sakura, director Yoshiyuki Asai
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/key-p.a-works-the-day-i-became-a-god-tv-anime-reunites-charlotte-lead-voice-actress-director/.159869
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/key-p.a-works-the-day-i-became-a-god-tv-anime-reunites-charlotte-lead-voice-actress-director/.159869
Anime Expo Holds 'Lite' Event in July
Event planned for July 3-4
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/anime-expo-holds-lite-event-in-july/.159845
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/anime-expo-holds-lite-event-in-july/.159845
Ore no Yubi de Midarero Anime Completes Production
Series of anime shorts is latest ComicFesta Anime
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/ore-no-yubi-de-midarero-anime-completes-production/.159866
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/ore-no-yubi-de-midarero-anime-completes-production/.159866
Death Come True Game Confirms Worldwide Release With 10 Subtitled Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese subtitles confirmed
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/death-come-true-game-confirms-worldwide-release-with-10-subtitled-languages/.159846
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-24/death-come-true-game-confirms-worldwide-release-with-10-subtitled-languages/.159846
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Sanrio's Mewkledreamy Anime Resumes New Episodes After COVID-19 Delay
Episode 5 premieres next Sunday after 4 weeks of reruns
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/sanrio-mewkledreamy-anime-resumes-new-episodes-after-covid-19-delay/.159861
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/sanrio-mewkledreamy-anime-resumes-new-episodes-after-covid-19-delay/.159861
Zac Bertschy Memorial Service
A streamed service for Zac will be held next week, the service will be online and open to anyone who wants to join. We are inviting people who have had personal experience with Zac and want to share their stories...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2020-05-23/zac-bertschy-memorial-service/.159852
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2020-05-23/zac-bertschy-memorial-service/.159852
Voice Actor Kōsuke Ueda Makes Hunter x Hunter's Gittarackur Face With Felt
According to his agency, voice actor Kōsuke Ueda's hobby is making handcrafts with felt. On Twitter, he showed off that hobby by making the Hunter x Hunter...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-23/voice-actor-kosuke-ueda-makes-hunter-x-hunter-gittarackur-face-with-felt/.159760
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-23/voice-actor-kosuke-ueda-makes-hunter-x-hunter-gittarackur-face-with-felt/.159760
Paper Making Company Files For Bankruptcy Following Comiket's Cancellation
Yahoo! News reported last Friday that the paper making company Kitamura Kamiten filed for bankruptcy at the Tokyo District Court on May 14. The information...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-23/paper-making-company-files-for-bankruptcy-following-comiket-cancellation/.159763
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-23/paper-making-company-files-for-bankruptcy-following-comiket-cancellation/.159763
Kyoshin to Hyōka no Shiro Short TV Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19
Mecha-Ude team's anime set & partly produced in Nagasaki's historical Minami Shimabara city
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/kyoshin-to-hyoka-no-shiro-short-tv-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159849
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/kyoshin-to-hyoka-no-shiro-short-tv-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159849
Major 2nd Anime's 2nd Season Airs 5th Episode on May 30
Anime was delayed after 4th episode in April due to COVID-19
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/major-2nd-anime-2nd-season-airs-5th-episode-on-may-30/.159844
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/major-2nd-anime-2nd-season-airs-5th-episode-on-may-30/.159844
School-Live! Manga Gets Sequel Starting in June
Original manga that inspired anime ended in November
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/school-live-manga-gets-sequel-starting-in-june/.159839
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/school-live-manga-gets-sequel-starting-in-june/.159839
Strike the Blood IV OVA's 2nd Volume Delayed to July 29 Due to COVID-19
1st volume shipped on April 8 after delay
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/strike-the-blood-iv-ova-2nd-volume-delayed-to-july-29-due-to-covid-19/.159837
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-23/strike-the-blood-iv-ova-2nd-volume-delayed-to-july-29-due-to-covid-19/.159837
Friday, May 22, 2020
Non Non Biyori TV Anime Season 3 Unveils Returning Cast & Staff, January 2021 Debut, Title
Non Non Biyori Nonstop season reunites SILVER LINK team
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/non-non-biyori-tv-anime-season-3-unveils-returning-cast-and-staff-january-2021-debut-title/.159833
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/non-non-biyori-tv-anime-season-3-unveils-returning-cast-and-staff-january-2021-debut-title/.159833
Moero Crystal H Game Gets English Release for Switch
Opening movie streamed for grid-based dungeon crawler game
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/moero-crystal-h-game-gets-english-release-for-switch/.159831
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/moero-crystal-h-game-gets-english-release-for-switch/.159831
Teasing Master Takagi-san VR Anime Launches
Anime also launches for Oculus Quest this year
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/teasing-master-takagi-san-vr-anime-launches/.159830
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/teasing-master-takagi-san-vr-anime-launches/.159830
Cagaster of an Insect Cage
Get past the visuals and the story is mostly a standard post-apocalyptic yarn flavored with elements of classic giant bug movies.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cagaster-of-an-insect-cage/episodes-1-12/.157737
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cagaster-of-an-insect-cage/episodes-1-12/.157737
Meet the 84-Year-Old Man who Designed the Calligraphy Font in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime uses several text fonts inspired by traditional Japanese calligraphy when introducing the Pillars. The Kagerо̄,...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-22/meet-the-84-year-old-man-who-designed-the-calligraphy-font-in-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba/.159764
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-22/meet-the-84-year-old-man-who-designed-the-calligraphy-font-in-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba/.159764
McDonald's Ramune McShake Gets Animated Ad
Listeners character designer pomodorosa drew designs
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-22/mcdonald-ramune-mcshake-gets-animated-ad/.159811
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-22/mcdonald-ramune-mcshake-gets-animated-ad/.159811
Japan Considers Lifting State of Emergency in Tokyo Early Next Week
Museums, theaters, most stores, theme parks can gradually open, but concert venues & large events are ruled out
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/japan-considers-lifting-state-of-emergency-in-tokyo-early-next-week/.159822
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/japan-considers-lifting-state-of-emergency-in-tokyo-early-next-week/.159822
Tower of God ‒ Episode 8
This week on Tower of God, the storyline was devoted to one of the most beloved of battle anime tropes: a competition so fierce, it isn't decided until the last second.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tower-of-god/episode-8/.159787
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tower-of-god/episode-8/.159787
Taamo's Atsumori-kun's Bride-to-be Manga Enters Climax
Manga about high school boy, girl who run away from provincial hometown to Tokyo launched in 2018
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/taamo-atsumori-kun-bride-to-be-manga-enters-climax/.159812
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/taamo-atsumori-kun-bride-to-be-manga-enters-climax/.159812
Maesetsu! Anime Delayed to October Due to COVID-19
Kadokawa's original anime about comedy duos originally scheduled for summer
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/maesetsu-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159823
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/maesetsu-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159823
Library Wars: Love & War Bessatsu-hen Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
Kiiro Yumi's spinoff manga launched in March 2014
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/library-wars-love-and-war-bessatsu-hen-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159809
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/library-wars-love-and-war-bessatsu-hen-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159809
Mamoru Oshii's VladLove Anime Reveals 4 New Cast Members
Saori Hayami, Yōko Hikasa, Yu Kobayashi, Kanako Takatsuki join cast
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/mamoru-oshii-vladlove-anime-reveals-4-new-cast-members/.159817
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/mamoru-oshii-vladlove-anime-reveals-4-new-cast-members/.159817
Zac Bertschy - In Memoriam
The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children. - Jim Henson
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/editorial/2020-05-22/zac-bertschy-in-memoriam/.159803
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/editorial/2020-05-22/zac-bertschy-in-memoriam/.159803
WIT Studio's Great Pretender Anime Unveils New Video, Manga Adaptation
Hozuki's Coolheadedness director, Parasyte film writer, Evangelion designer premiere original anime on June 2 in Japan
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/wit-studio-great-pretender-anime-unveils-new-video-manga-adaptation/.159820
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/wit-studio-great-pretender-anime-unveils-new-video-manga-adaptation/.159820
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 11-17
Animal Crossing: New Horizons stays at #1
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/japan-video-game-rankings-may-11-17/.159805
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/japan-video-game-rankings-may-11-17/.159805
Warlords of Sigrdrifa Anime Delayed to October Due to COVID-19
Re:ZERO, Nanoha ViVid, High School Fleet creators' anime was slated for July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/warlords-of-sigrdrifa-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159816
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/warlords-of-sigrdrifa-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159816
Rensuke Oshikiri's Semai Sekai no Identity Manga Enters Climax
Manga about girl joining manga industry to solve brother's death launched in 2016
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/rensuke-oshikiri-semai-sekai-no-identity-manga-enters-climax/.159796
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/rensuke-oshikiri-semai-sekai-no-identity-manga-enters-climax/.159796
Akudama Drive Anime Gets Manga in July
The Unlimited - Hyōbu Kyōsuke's Rokurou Ōgaki draws manga
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/akudama-drive-anime-gets-manga-in-july/.159801
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/akudama-drive-anime-gets-manga-in-july/.159801
Natsume Ono's Have a Great Sunday Manga Ends
Manga about novelist meeting son, son-in-law every Sunday launched in 2017
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/natsume-ono-have-a-great-sunday-manga-ends/.159795
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/natsume-ono-have-a-great-sunday-manga-ends/.159795
Daruma Matsuura's New Manga Launches on June 12
Taiyō to Tsuki no Hagane manga will have story stretching from 19th century and beyond
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/daruma-matsuura-new-manga-launches-on-june-12/.159770
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/daruma-matsuura-new-manga-launches-on-june-12/.159770
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga #20 Takes Oricon's Top 2 Weekly Slots by Selling Nearly 2 Million
Recently ended manga confirmed to have sold 60.027 million physical copies total
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-manga-no.20-takes-oricon-top-2-weekly-slots-by-selling-nearly-2-million/.159797
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-manga-no.20-takes-oricon-top-2-weekly-slots-by-selling-nearly-2-million/.159797
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Manly Appetites Boys-Love Manga Gets 4-Episode Short Anime
Yoshiki Nakajima, Shin'ichirō Kamio star in anime with new episodes every Friday
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/manly-appetites-boys-love-manga-gets-4-episode-short-anime/.159800
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-22/manly-appetites-boys-love-manga-gets-4-episode-short-anime/.159800
Fire Force Anime's 2nd Season Unveils Video, New Cast & Staff, Opening Song, July Debut (Updated)
Miyuri Shimabukuro cast as Kasugatani Inka; Aimer sings opening
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fire-force-anime-2nd-season-unveils-video-new-cast-and-staff-opening-song-july-debut/.159799
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fire-force-anime-2nd-season-unveils-video-new-cast-and-staff-opening-song-july-debut/.159799
Haikyu!! To The Top Anime's 2nd Half Delayed Due to COVID-19
2nd half originally slated for July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/haikyu-to-the-top-anime-2nd-half-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159798
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/haikyu-to-the-top-anime-2nd-half-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159798
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game Adds Chronoa as DLC
Game sells 6 million copies worldwide
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-game-adds-chronoa-as-dlc/.159794
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-game-adds-chronoa-as-dlc/.159794
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition Game Launches on iOS, Android
Trailer streamed for 1st game in Danganronpa trilogy
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/danganronpa-trigger-happy-havoc-anniversary-edition-game-launches-on-ios-android/.159792
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/danganronpa-trigger-happy-havoc-anniversary-edition-game-launches-on-ios-android/.159792
RWBY Manga Ends in Shonen Jump+ App in June
Manga's 2nd compiled volume launches on June 19
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/rwby-manga-ends-in-shonen-jump-app-in-june/.159790
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/rwby-manga-ends-in-shonen-jump-app-in-june/.159790
Kandagawa Jet Girls Game Launches in N. America for PS4, PC in Summer
Game's physical limited edition includes soundtrack, art book
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/kandagawa-jet-girls-game-launches-in-n-america-for-ps4-pc-in-summer/.159793
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/kandagawa-jet-girls-game-launches-in-n-america-for-ps4-pc-in-summer/.159793
Jump Force Game Adds Shoto Todoroki on May 26
DLC includes characters from Hunter x Hunter, Yū Yū Hakusho, Bleach, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/jump-force-game-adds-shoto-todoroki-on-may-26/.159780
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/jump-force-game-adds-shoto-todoroki-on-may-26/.159780
New Higurashi: When They Cry Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19
New TV anime by Passione was originally scheduled to premiere in July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/new-higurashi-when-they-cry-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159788
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/new-higurashi-when-they-cry-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159788
This Week in Games - Announcementception
Heidi jumps into the fray of the most controversial gaming topic yet: PAPER MARIO
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-05-21/this-week-in-games-announcementception/.159772
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-05-21/this-week-in-games-announcementception/.159772
Plunderer ‒ Episode 19
For all the unresolved Hina/Licht intrigue, this episode is really Nana's story.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/plunderer/episode-19/.159774
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/plunderer/episode-19/.159774
Rock Band FLOW Reschedules N. American Tour Dates to 2021
13 tour dates announced for May, June 2021
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/rock-band-flow-reschedules-n-american-tour-dates-to-2021/.159781
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/rock-band-flow-reschedules-n-american-tour-dates-to-2021/.159781
Fairy Tail RPG Delayed to July in Japan, West
Koei Tecmo, Gust's game launches in Japan, Europe on July 30; N. America on July 31
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fairy-tail-rpg-delayed-to-july-in-japan-west/.159785
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fairy-tail-rpg-delayed-to-july-in-japan-west/.159785
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 4-10
Eiga Oshiri Tantei: Curry Naru Jiken anime film earned 0.8% rating
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-4-10/.159733
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-may-4-10/.159733
Masakazu Katsura, Erika Yoshida Publish New 1-Shot Manga
"Okaeri" 1-shot centers on young man who meets beautiful girl after losing his brother
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/masakazu-katsura-erika-yoshida-publish-new-1-shot-manga/.159767
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/masakazu-katsura-erika-yoshida-publish-new-1-shot-manga/.159767
Japan Lifts State of Emergency in Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo Prefectures
Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Hokkaido remain in state of emergency
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/japan-lifts-state-of-emergency-in-osaka-kyoto-hyogo-prefectures/.159771
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/japan-lifts-state-of-emergency-in-osaka-kyoto-hyogo-prefectures/.159771
DMM to Host Online Convention for Anime Industry in Late June
Overseas companies invited to participate in free event
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/dmm-to-host-online-convention-for-anime-industry-in-late-june/.159758
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/dmm-to-host-online-convention-for-anime-industry-in-late-june/.159758
Boom! Studios Launches 6-Issue Mega Man: Fully Charged Comic Series
Staff includes Mega Man: Fully Charged TV series writers A.J. Marchisello & Marcus Rinehart, artist Stefano Simeone
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/boom-studios-launches-6-issue-mega-man-fully-charged-comic-series/.159757
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/boom-studios-launches-6-issue-mega-man-fully-charged-comic-series/.159757
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Anime Gets New Theatrical Film
Franchise already has 4 TV anime seasons, 2017 theatrical anime film, 2019 OVA
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-anime-gets-new-theatrical-film/.159773
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-21/fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-anime-gets-new-theatrical-film/.159773
Fantasia Re:Build Light Novel Crossover RPG Reveals 2020 Smartphone Release
Saekano, Slayers, Full Metal Panic!, Date A Live, High School DxD, more titles featured
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/fantasia-re-build-light-novel-crossover-rpg-reveals-2020-smartphone-release/.159768
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/fantasia-re-build-light-novel-crossover-rpg-reveals-2020-smartphone-release/.159768
Baki Anime's Season 2 Trailer Highlights Raitai Tournament, Teases More Stories
June 4 Netflix season also covers "Kami no Ko Gekitotsu," "Revenge Tokyo" stories
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/baki-anime-season-2-trailer-highlights-raitai-tournament-teases-more-stories/.159766
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/baki-anime-season-2-trailer-highlights-raitai-tournament-teases-more-stories/.159766
Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 31-32
The sun! The sand! The sea! The sadness. Hey, it's still Fruits Basket, after all.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-31-32/.159765
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-31-32/.159765
EarthBound Gets Official Manga Anthology With Inio Asano, Robico, More Artists
A new manga collection of stories inspired by the EarthBound (Mother) RPG series will hit store shelves in Japan on June 12. Pollyanna: "Mother" Official...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/earthbound-gets-official-manga-anthology-with-inio-asano-robico-more-artists/.159759
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/earthbound-gets-official-manga-anthology-with-inio-asano-robico-more-artists/.159759
4 Japanese Publishers Dismiss Lawsuit Against 'Mangamura Successor' Sites
Shueisha, Kodansha, Kadokawa, Shogakukan noted difficulties in identifying defendants
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/4-japanese-publishers-dismiss-lawsuit-against-mangamura-successor-sites/.159756
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/4-japanese-publishers-dismiss-lawsuit-against-mangamura-successor-sites/.159756
Professional Fashion Designers Showcase New Outfits in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Marc Jacobs, Valentino, Sandy Liang showcase custom clothing designs in-game
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/professional-fashion-designers-showcase-new-outfits-in-animal-crossing-new-horizons/.159563
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/professional-fashion-designers-showcase-new-outfits-in-animal-crossing-new-horizons/.159563
New Game+ Expo Publisher Collaboration Streams Presentation on June 23
14 N. American, Japanese game publishers to reveal announcements, demos
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/new-game-expo-publisher-collaboration-streams-presentation-on-june-23/.159755
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/new-game-expo-publisher-collaboration-streams-presentation-on-june-23/.159755
Funimation Streams One Piece Stampede Film for 60 Days
Film begins streaming on Friday; One Piece TV anime's dub continues on June 2
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/funimation-streams-one-piece-stampede-film-for-60-days/.159753
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/funimation-streams-one-piece-stampede-film-for-60-days/.159753
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen
The world's greatest sorcerer is back after two decades but is there any new ground to cover? James explains why this fantasy adventure is the right kind of comfort food.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sorcerous-stabber-orphen/.159211
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sorcerous-stabber-orphen/.159211
Readers Vote on SPY×FAMILY Character Anya's Best Expression
Tatsuya Endō's SPY×FAMILY manga held a poll to decide Anya's "best expression" to celebrate the manga's first anniversary of serialization on Shueisha's...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/readers-vote-on-spy-family-character-anya-best-expression/.159730
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-20/readers-vote-on-spy-family-character-anya-best-expression/.159730
Cygames Company Director Nobuhiro Takenaka
CygamesPictures is the new anime studio on the block but the company's director Nobuhiro Takenaka has big dreams for the mobage company spin-off.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-20/cygames-company-director-nobuhiro-takenaka/.159594
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-05-20/cygames-company-director-nobuhiro-takenaka/.159594
Nintendo Files Lawsuits Against Switch Hacking Device Reseller Sites
Sites allegedly offer Team Xecuter OS allowing play of pirated games
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/nintendo-files-lawsuits-against-switch-hacking-device-reseller-sites/.159726
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/nintendo-files-lawsuits-against-switch-hacking-device-reseller-sites/.159726
Z/X Code OverBoost Smartphone Game Ends Service on July 20
Game launched in Japan last October
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/z-x-code-overboost-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-july-20/.159724
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/z-x-code-overboost-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-july-20/.159724
The World Is Still Beautiful Manga Ends
Dai Shiina's fantasy manga launched in 2012, inspired 2014 TV anime
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/the-world-is-still-beautiful-manga-ends/.159745
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/the-world-is-still-beautiful-manga-ends/.159745
Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- TV Anime Delayed to October Due to COVID-19
A-1 Pictures series originally slated for July
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-tv-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159743
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-tv-anime-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.159743
Stars Align Anime Streams Memorial Epilogue Short Set 2 Years Later
Maki Katsuragi, Tōma Shinjō shown in new footage after TV anime's finale
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/stars-align-anime-streams-memorial-epilogue-short-set-2-years-later/.159742
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/stars-align-anime-streams-memorial-epilogue-short-set-2-years-later/.159742
The Titan's Bride Boys-Love Isekai Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, July 5 TV Debut
Overflow director, writer, studio HōKIBOSHI adapt BL fantasy with broadcast & explicit "premium" editions
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/the-titan-bride-boys-love-isekai-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff-july-5-tv-debut/.159739
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/the-titan-bride-boys-love-isekai-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff-july-5-tv-debut/.159739
Final Fantasy VII Remake Game's Event-Only Tokyo Skytree Video Streamed for Limited Time
Video was exclusively shown on tower's observation deck until it closed due to COVID-19
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/final-fantasy-vii-remake-game-event-only-tokyo-skytree-video-streamed-for-limited-time/.159732
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/final-fantasy-vii-remake-game-event-only-tokyo-skytree-video-streamed-for-limited-time/.159732
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Today's Menu for Emiya Family Game Delayed Due to COVID-19
Originally slated for Switch in Japan this month
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/today-menu-for-emiya-family-game-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159729
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/today-menu-for-emiya-family-game-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159729
NHK: Japan Considers Lifting COVID-19 State of Emergency in Osaka
Neighboring Kyoto, Hyogo also considered; 8 prefectures remain under state of emergency
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/nhk-japan-considers-lifting-covid-19-state-of-emergency-in-osaka/.159725
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-20/nhk-japan-considers-lifting-covid-19-state-of-emergency-in-osaka/.159725
Jujutsu Kaisen Anime's Video Reveals New Cast, Staff, October Premiere
Junichi Suwabe joins cast; Sunghoo Park directs anime at MAPPA
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-video-reveals-new-cast-staff-october-premiere/.159727
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-video-reveals-new-cast-staff-october-premiere/.159727
Tales of Crestoria Game's Trailer Previews Aegis
Smartphone RPG launches for iOS, Android in June
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/tales-of-crestoria-game-trailer-previews-aegis/.159701
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/tales-of-crestoria-game-trailer-previews-aegis/.159701
Honeyfeed Publishes 3 Light Novel Series Digitally
All 3 light novel series won qdopp's World Novel Project competition
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/honeyfeed-publishes-3-light-novel-series-digitally/.159704
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/honeyfeed-publishes-3-light-novel-series-digitally/.159704
Feast Yourself on Gundam Char-dines
Gundam series collaborates with King Oscar sardines brand
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/feast-yourself-on-gundam-char-dines/.159560
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/feast-yourself-on-gundam-char-dines/.159560
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 17-23
Promare, Senryu Girl anime; Ping Pong, Hell's Paradise Jigokuraku manga ship
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/north-american-anime-manga-releases-may-17-23/.159698
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/north-american-anime-manga-releases-may-17-23/.159698
Princess Connect! Re:Dive ‒ Episode 7
In large part, this episode is focused on the sisterly relationship between Hatsune and Shiori.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-connect-re-dive/episode-7/.159684
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-connect-re-dive/episode-7/.159684
U.S. Customs Seizes Over 86,000 Counterfeit Pokémon Figures
Figures were appraised to have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of almost US$604,000
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/u.s-customs-seizes-over-86000-counterfeit-pokemon-figures/.159677
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/u.s-customs-seizes-over-86000-counterfeit-pokemon-figures/.159677
Netflix Streams Cardcaptor Sakura Anime in U.S., Canada on June 1
Anime of CLAMP's manga premiered in 1998
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/netflix-streams-cardcaptor-sakura-anime-in-u.s-canada-on-june-1/.159699
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/netflix-streams-cardcaptor-sakura-anime-in-u.s-canada-on-june-1/.159699
Gleipnir ‒ Episode 7
Shuichi and Chihiro's sexually charged scavenger hunt hits a snag when they run into the worst possible group of rival gatherers they could have found.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gleipnir/episode-7/.159682
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gleipnir/episode-7/.159682
Dance Dance Revolution V PC Version Launches Open Alpha Test in Japan
Limited-time service has 15 songs, requires Konami ID
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/dance-dance-revolution-v-pc-version-launches-open-alpha-test-in-japan/.159562
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/dance-dance-revolution-v-pc-version-launches-open-alpha-test-in-japan/.159562
This Week in Anime - Why Kaguya-sama is a Pitch-Perfect Romcom
In its sophomore season, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 proves that it is still one of the best anime comedies in recent years. What makes Miyuki and Kaguya's battle of hearts so enthralling?
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-05-19/.159672
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-05-19/.159672
Trigger Heroes Team Up in BNA: Brand New Animal, Promare Crossover Visual
The BNA: Brand New Animal television anime released a crossover image with the anime film Promare on its website on Monday. Both titles are original works...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/trigger-heroes-team-up-in-bna-brand-new-animal-promare-crossover-visual/.159681
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-19/trigger-heroes-team-up-in-bna-brand-new-animal-promare-crossover-visual/.159681
Age 12 Manga Gets 20th Volume With Junior High Stories
Main manga story ended last October
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/age-12-manga-gets-20th-volume-with-junior-high-stories/.159679
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/age-12-manga-gets-20th-volume-with-junior-high-stories/.159679
Woodpecker Detective's Office ‒ Episode 6
Be careful who you fall for – they just may turn out to be a murderer.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/woodpecker-detective-office/episode-6/.159689
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/woodpecker-detective-office/episode-6/.159689
Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
Kaiji spinoff launched in 2015, inspired anime in 2018
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/mr-tonegawa-middle-management-blues-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159692
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/mr-tonegawa-middle-management-blues-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159692
Domestic Girlfriend Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
Kei Sasuga's romantic drama launched in 2014, inspired winter 2019 TV anime
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/domestic-girlfriend-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159674
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/domestic-girlfriend-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.159674
Sou-Bou-Tei Kowasu Beshi Manga Enters Last Arc With 18th Volume
Ushio & Tora creator Kazuhiro Fujita teased final arc in 2018
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/sou-bou-tei-kowasu-beshi-manga-enters-last-arc-with-18th-volume/.159690
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/sou-bou-tei-kowasu-beshi-manga-enters-last-arc-with-18th-volume/.159690
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Smartphone Game Delayed
Square Enix originally slated "experience" to launch for iOS, Android, Amazon this spring
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/kingdom-hearts-dark-road-smartphone-game-delayed/.159688
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/kingdom-hearts-dark-road-smartphone-game-delayed/.159688
Kentarō Katayama's Denpa teki na Kanojo Novels Get Manga
Hiroshi Hiraoka, Daisuke Furuya work on manga
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/kentaro-katayama-denpa-teki-na-kanojo-novels-get-manga/.159678
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/kentaro-katayama-denpa-teki-na-kanojo-novels-get-manga/.159678
Monday, May 18, 2020
TurboGrafx-16 Mini Launch Rescheduled for May 22 in N. America
Console's release delayed from March 19 due to COVID-19
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/turbografx-16-mini-launch-rescheduled-for-may-22-in-n-america/.159683
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-19/turbografx-16-mini-launch-rescheduled-for-may-22-in-n-america/.159683
Japan's April Box Office Down 96.3% From Last Year
The Motion Pictures Producers Association of Japan (MPPA) reported on Monday that 12 major Japanese film distributors earned 688 million yen (about US$6.40...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-19/japan-april-box-office-down-96.3-percent-from-last-year/.159680
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-05-19/japan-april-box-office-down-96.3-percent-from-last-year/.159680
Anime Directors Tsutomu Mizushima, Seiji Mizushima Profess Support for Hong Kong Democracy
Anime directors Tsutomu Mizushima (Girls und Panzer, Shirobako) and Seiji Mizushima (Fullmetal Alchemist, Mobile Suit Gundam 00) took to their personal...
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/anime-directors-tsutomu-mizushima-seiji-mizushima-profess-support-for-hong-kong-democracy/.159634
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/anime-directors-tsutomu-mizushima-seiji-mizushima-profess-support-for-hong-kong-democracy/.159634
Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 ‒ Episode 6
Halfway through its sophomore season, Kaguya-sama: Love is War wraps up the election arc in a funny and emotionally gratifying manner.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2/episode-6/.159620
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2/episode-6/.159620
Sengoku Basara 4 PS4 Game Gets Anniversary Edition in Japan
Sengoku Basara 4 - Sumeragi Anniversary Edition includes 66-piece DLC, special booklet
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/sengoku-basara-4-ps4-game-gets-anniversary-edition-in-japan/.159673
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/sengoku-basara-4-ps4-game-gets-anniversary-edition-in-japan/.159673
Lupin III THE FIRST, Seven Days War, On-Gaku: Our Sound Films Compete at Annecy
Online version of international animation film festival runs from June 15-30
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/lupin-iii-the-first-seven-days-war-on-gaku-our-sound-films-compete-at-annecy/.159671
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/lupin-iii-the-first-seven-days-war-on-gaku-our-sound-films-compete-at-annecy/.159671
Sing "Yesterday" for Me ‒ Episode 7
There's an argument you could make, going back as far as the first episode, that the healthiest thing for the characters would be for none of them to end up in relationships with each other.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sing-yesterday-for-me/episode-7/.159624
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sing-yesterday-for-me/episode-7/.159624
Stars Align Anime's Director Reports Completion of 'Special Fan Movie'
Director Kazuki Akane wonders when, where movie will get release
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/stars-align-anime-director-reports-completion-of-special-fan-movie/.159669
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/stars-align-anime-director-reports-completion-of-special-fan-movie/.159669
Asuka Voted Favorite Character in NHK's Evangelion Mega Poll
Kaworu takes 2nd place, Rei takes 3rd place, Shinji takes 4th place
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/asuka-voted-favorite-character-in-nhk-evangelion-mega-poll/.159641
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/asuka-voted-favorite-character-in-nhk-evangelion-mega-poll/.159641
Arte ‒ Episode 7
Darcia's role in episode seven is a sign of what can happen if you're not careful about tying up the loose threads of reordered plot points, because she mostly serves to be confusing here.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/arte/episode-7/.159619
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/arte/episode-7/.159619
100 Theaters Reopen in Japan; Weathering With You, your name. Rank
Shin Godzilla, Akira 4K remaster also rank in top 10 at box office
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/100-theaters-reopen-in-japan-weathering-with-you-your-name-rank/.159663
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/100-theaters-reopen-in-japan-weathering-with-you-your-name-rank/.159663
Funimation Adds Your Lie in April, Katsugeki Touken Ranbu Anime to Catalog
Both series begin streaming with English subtitles, dubs on Tuesday
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/funimation-adds-your-lie-in-april-katsugeki-touken-ranbu-anime-to-catalog/.159666
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/funimation-adds-your-lie-in-april-katsugeki-touken-ranbu-anime-to-catalog/.159666
An Open Taisho Secret, Demon Slayer and Fashion History in Taisho Era Japa
The journey of an entire nation can be found in the style of a single coat. Zero discusses how Tanjiro's the politics of turn-of-the-century Japan and how it informs the stylings of Demon Slayer.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-05-18/an-open-taisho-secret-demon-slayer-and-fashion-history-in-taisho-era-japa/.159667
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-05-18/an-open-taisho-secret-demon-slayer-and-fashion-history-in-taisho-era-japa/.159667
Shonen Jump Warns of Fake Twitter Account Under Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Creator's Name
Koyoharu Gotouge also trends on Twitter after tabloid claims to have insider info as manga ends
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/shonen-jump-warns-of-fake-twitter-account-under-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-creator-name/.159637
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-18/shonen-jump-warns-of-fake-twitter-account-under-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-creator-name/.159637
Nori GN
Nori is a quiet, warm book about the magic of how small children see the world and the comforts of a loving grandma.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nori/gn/.159606
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nori/gn/.159606
Dragon Ball FighterZ Game's Ultra Instinct Goku Launch Trailer Streamed
DLC character debuts on May 20 for 3rd season pass holders, launches on May 22
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/dragon-ball-fighterz-game-ultra-instinct-goku-launch-trailer-streamed/.159660
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/dragon-ball-fighterz-game-ultra-instinct-goku-launch-trailer-streamed/.159660
Funimation Debuts Fruits Basket 2nd Season Anime's New Dubbed Episode on Monday
My Hero Academia, Plunderer, A Certain Scientific Railgun T, more debuted last week
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/funimation-debuts-fruits-basket-2nd-season-anime-new-dubbed-episode-on-monday/.159658
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/funimation-debuts-fruits-basket-2nd-season-anime-new-dubbed-episode-on-monday/.159658
Absolute Boyfriend Manga's Korean Live-Action Series Streams on Hulu in June
Series premiered on Korean television in May 2019
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/absolute-boyfriend-manga-korean-live-action-series-streams-on-hulu-in-june/.159632
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/absolute-boyfriend-manga-korean-live-action-series-streams-on-hulu-in-june/.159632
New Love Live! Anime's Video Reveals School, Highlights Characters
New story's school is named "Yuigaoka Girls High School"
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/new-love-live-anime-video-reveals-school-highlights-characters/.159645
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/new-love-live-anime-video-reveals-school-highlights-characters/.159645
Live-Action Yowamushi Pedal, Final Fantasy XIV Dad of Light Scriptwriter Kōta Fukihara Passes Away
37-year-old also wrote Otomen, I''s, Tensai Bakubon live-action series
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/live-action-yowamushi-pedal-final-fantasy-xiv-dad-of-light-scriptwriter-kota-fukihara-passes-away/.159647
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/live-action-yowamushi-pedal-final-fantasy-xiv-dad-of-light-scriptwriter-kota-fukihara-passes-away/.159647
Mizuki Kiyama's Animated Short Wins Award at Stuttgart Film Festival
Oscar-nominated animator Koji Yamamura produced "Bath House of Whales" short
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/mizuki-kiyama-animated-short-wins-award-at-stuttgart-film-festival/.159638
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/mizuki-kiyama-animated-short-wins-award-at-stuttgart-film-festival/.159638
Naoko Kodama's Days of Love at Seagull Villa Yuri Manga Enters Climax
Seven Seas licensed seaside romance story between single mother, woman starting over
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/naoko-kodama-days-of-love-at-seagull-villa-yuri-manga-enters-climax/.159635
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/naoko-kodama-days-of-love-at-seagull-villa-yuri-manga-enters-climax/.159635
Sunday, May 17, 2020
I'm in Love with the Villainess Yuri Light Novels Get Manga
Seven Seas Entertainment licensed original isekai novels about pursuing otome game's villainess
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/im-in-love-with-the-villainess-yuri-light-novels-get-manga/.159633
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/im-in-love-with-the-villainess-yuri-light-novels-get-manga/.159633
My Hero Academia Season 4's Final BD/DVD Release Delayed in Japan
BD/DVD release previously slated for June 17; rental DVD release on July 8 also delayed indefinitely
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/my-hero-academia-season-4-final-bd-dvd-release-delayed-in-japan/.159636
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/my-hero-academia-season-4-final-bd-dvd-release-delayed-in-japan/.159636
Date A Bullet Theatrical Anime Reveals 6 New Cast Members
Saori Onishi, Kaede Hondo, Mariya Ise, Rina Hidaka, Asami Seto, Natsumi Fujiwara join cast
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/date-a-bullet-theatrical-anime-reveals-6-new-cast-members/.159639
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-18/date-a-bullet-theatrical-anime-reveals-6-new-cast-members/.159639
Wave, Listen to Me! ‒ Episode 7
Leave it to Minare Koda to perpetually act as the architect for all of her own misfortune.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-listen-to-me/episode-7/.159621
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-listen-to-me/episode-7/.159621
Listeners ‒ Episode 7
After several episodes of setting it up, we've finally reached the storied city of Londinium.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-7/.159611
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-7/.159611
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ‒ Episode 7
My Next Life as a Villainess has never made any bones about indulging in classic dating-sim and light fantasy clichés, but this may very well be the most well-trodden ground the show has walked yet.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-7/.159622
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-7/.159622
The List - 5 Worst Anime Relationships
Get out your binoculars, it's time to rubberneck at some truly awful anime romance trainwrecks!
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-05-17/.159596
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-05-17/.159596
A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 14
A Certain Scientific Railgun T is back to finish its climax and the result is a somewhat messy episode that offers a mix of good scenes and decidedly less satisfying parts.
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-14/.159612
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-14/.159612
Demon Slayer Manga Ends, Short Spinoff Series Planned
Bozebeats' Ryōji Hirano draws spinoff about Kyōjurō Rengoku
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/demon-slayer-manga-ends-short-spinoff-series-planned/.159608
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/demon-slayer-manga-ends-short-spinoff-series-planned/.159608
Studio Durian Plans Shishigari Feature-Length Anime Film Project
Studio produced "Shishigari" anime short that premiered at Fantasia Festival last year
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/studio-durian-plans-shishigari-feature-length-anime-film-project/.159630
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/studio-durian-plans-shishigari-feature-length-anime-film-project/.159630
Reborn! Manga Gets 4th Stage Play in November
New play will star Neeko, Takeshi James Yamada
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/reborn-manga-gets-4th-stage-play-in-november/.159629
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/reborn-manga-gets-4th-stage-play-in-november/.159629
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Studio Colorido's A Whisker Away Anime Film Gets Manga
Manga's 1st volume debuts on June 10 ahead of film's worldwide release on Netflix on June 18
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/studio-colorido-a-whisker-away-anime-film-gets-manga/.159627
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/studio-colorido-a-whisker-away-anime-film-gets-manga/.159627
Atsushi Ohkubo Hints Fire Force Manga is Near Finale, Will be His Final Manga
Manga inspired TV anime last July with 2nd season in the works
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/atsushi-ohkubo-hints-fire-force-manga-is-near-finale-will-be-his-final-manga/.159626
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/atsushi-ohkubo-hints-fire-force-manga-is-near-finale-will-be-his-final-manga/.159626
Latest Gundam x JRA Collab Is a Crossover with 4 Gundam Anime
Zeta Gundam, Unicorn, Char's Counterattack, Hathaway's Flash collaborate with the Japanese Derby
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-16/latest-gundam-x-jra-collab-is-a-crossover-with-4-gundam-anime/.159482
source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-05-16/latest-gundam-x-jra-collab-is-a-crossover-with-4-gundam-anime/.159482
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